1945 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1975 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1975 Opel Ascona is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1945 Alfa Romeo 6C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Opel Ascona (90 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1945 Alfa Romeo 6C. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1945 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1945 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 510 kg more than 1975 Opel Ascona.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
1945 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1975 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | 6C | Ascona |
Year Released | 1945 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72.1 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 50 L |